Jocelyn Dishington, Financial Advisor

09/03/2026

As I get ready for my oldest to start school, I can’t help but wonder what his future will look like.

University? A trade? Entrepreneurship? A career that doesn’t even exist yet?

I went to university and earned a double major in psychology and philosophy.

I loved what I learned, and I use it more than I probably ever expected to. Psychology taught me to think about where people are coming from and how our experiences shape the way we see things. Philosophy taught me to ask questions, especially when the answer is, “because that’s the way it’s always been done.”

But I didn’t graduate with a clear career waiting for me.

My husband took a very different path. He went into the trades after high school and came out with a skill, a ticket and a career.

Both paths have value.

And as much as I would support my kids if they chose university, I’d be just as happy (maybe even happier) to see them choose a trade, start a business, or find another path that fits who they become.

Which has me thinking about something else.

We’re often told to save for our children’s education. And for many families, an RESP can be an incredibly valuable part of doing that.

But maybe the better conversation starts one step earlier:

What are we actually trying to give our kids?

An education?

A head start?

Options?

Flexibility to figure out their own path?

Sometimes the traditional answer will absolutely be the right one.

Sometimes it might be part of the answer.

Because the best advice isn’t universal.

It should take into account your goals, your family and the life you’re actually planning for.

09/01/2026

There’s something about this time of year that always feels like a reset.

Summer starts winding down. Routines come back. School starts. And suddenly the calendar seems to fill up again.

For our family, this year feels like an especially big as our oldest starts school.

And maybe that’s why I’ve found myself thinking a little more lately about the years ahead.

Not just about what we’re planning for, but what we’re actually planning toward.

Because life changes. Kids grow up. Careers change. Priorities shift. And sometimes the future we pictured looks completely different by the time we get there.

I think there’s value in making plans.

But I think there’s just as much value in leaving room for life to surprise us.

08/29/2026

Today was such a good day. 💗

I had my makeup done at MisMacK Clean Cosmetics this morning and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Natural, still completely me, and it lasted beautifully all day.

Then I spent the afternoon with Selina from Ihana Images for my new professional photos, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Selina was so kind and made the entire afternoon feel comfortable, easy and fun. I am incredibly grateful for the care she put into everything and for how much I genuinely enjoyed the experience.

There is something pretty special about getting to work with talented people who make you feel completely comfortable being yourself.

I’m feeling very grateful tonight and very excited to see what Selina captured. 💗

07/31/2026

Hello, Neighbour.

The decisions we make about money are rarely just about money.

They’re about the business you’ve spent years building. The retirement you’ve worked hard to earn. The family you’re protecting. The opportunities you want to create. The legacy you’ll one day leave behind.

Over the years, I’ve come to believe that the best advice doesn’t begin with a recommendation. It begins by understanding the whole picture.

Sometimes that means bringing the right people to the table. Sometimes it means connecting the dots between conversations that have never been brought together. And sometimes it simply means taking the time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and understand what matters most before offering advice.

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Edward Jones and will be serving individuals, families, and business owners throughout Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Enderby, and the surrounding communities.

To everyone who has encouraged me, trusted me, challenged me, shared a coffee, asked a question, referred a friend, or simply cheered me on from the sidelines—thank you.

I don’t take any of it for granted.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity ahead, and I’m excited to become part of so many more stories in the years to come.

Over the next little while, I’ll be a bit quieter on social media as I complete training, licensing, and get everything in place. I can’t wait to share the journey as it unfolds.

Here’s to asking better questions, connecting the dots, and building futures with intention.

Thank you for being here.

— Jocelyn

07/30/2026

I don’t think money is complicated.

I think we treat financial decisions as though they exist on their own.

They don’t.

Every financial decision changes something else.

You buy a home because you’re excited about the next chapter.

Now you’re making decisions about cash flow, insurance, retirement savings, your emergency fund, and whether you’ve stretched yourself too far.

You start a business because you see an opportunity.

Now you’re thinking about taxes, paying yourself, protecting your family, succession, and whether the business is supporting your life—or becoming your life.

You receive an inheritance.

It isn’t just about investing the money.

It’s about whether this changes your future plans, whether your will still reflects your wishes, whether your beneficiary designations still make sense, and what this means for the people you love.

People think they’re making one financial decision.

But they’re really making life decisions that happen to involve money.

And every one of those decisions changes something else.

Maybe that’s why so many people feel like they’re carrying the weight of every decision on their own.

Maybe we’ve been starting with the wrong question.

Instead of asking,

“What’s the best investment?”

Or,

“What’s the best strategy?”

Maybe we should start with…

“What does this decision change?”

Because once you answer that question, you’re no longer making one financial decision.

You’re making a decision about the life you’re trying to build.

07/28/2026

One of the things I love most about living in a small community is how much heart there is behind every local business.

Behind every storefront, service truck, office, or home-based business is someone who has taken a chance, put in long hours, and works every day to serve our community. They don’t always get the recognition they deserve.

If someone comes to mind—a business, organization, entrepreneur, or community leader who has made a difference—take a few minutes to nominate them for the Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

A nomination is a simple way to say, “Your hard work matters, and our community notices.”

Nominate your favourite local business here: https://conta.cc/3TJyUBH

Let’s celebrate the people who make Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara, and Swansea Point such incredible places to live and do business. 💙

📣 A Friendly Reminder – Last Call for Nominations!!

The Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are open to all businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and community leaders throughout Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara, and Swansea Point—you do not need to be a Chamber member to be nominated.

If you know a local business or organization that deserves recognition for their hard work, innovation, customer service, or community impact, we encourage you to submit a nomination!

Click the link below and scroll to the "Nominate Now" button to nominate your favourite Sicamous & District Business. https://conta.cc/3TJyUBH

07/28/2026

I’ve been reading Finish Big, and yesterday I had a conversation that connected with something from the book in a way I wasn’t expecting.

I was talking with someone who works in healthcare. When she took over her role, there were no written processes. No manual. No guide.

There was simply someone who had done the job for more than 20 years.

Everything lived in that person’s head.

When they retired, they shared what they could, but inevitably some knowledge was lost. Mistakes were made. Lessons had to be learned the hard way.

Today, she’s created a binder so that if someone ever has to step into her role, they have somewhere to start.

It made me think about business owners.

If you couldn’t be there tomorrow, would someone know how to keep your business running the way you would?

Not just how to open the doors or order inventory.

But how to greet a customer.

How to solve the problems only you know how to solve.

How to create the experience that keeps people coming back.

We spend years building businesses around our standards, our service, and our reputation.

But if those things only exist in our heads, they’re incredibly difficult to pass on.

Whether you hope to sell your business one day, pass it on to family, or simply take a well-earned vacation without worrying about what might go wrong, documenting what makes your business unique isn’t just about efficiency.

It’s about protecting everything you’ve worked so hard to build.

The true test of a business isn’t whether it runs when you’re there.

It’s whether it still reflects your standards when you’re not.

07/23/2026

It’s easy to look at someone else’s financial success and wonder…

“Should I be doing what they’re doing?”

A friend made money on a stock.

Someone on a podcast is excited about a new opportunity.

An article says a certain investment is the place to be.

Before long, it feels like everyone knows something you don’t.

But here’s the question I think we ask too little:

Are we even playing the same game?

The person sharing their success might have 30 years before they need that money.

You might need yours in five.

They may be investing money they can afford to lose.

You may be investing for the retirement you’ve spent a lifetime building.

The investment isn’t the whole story.

The purpose behind it is.

I’ve come to believe that one of the biggest financial mistakes isn’t choosing the wrong investment.

It’s choosing an investment that was right for someone else, but never right for you.

Changing the conversation might mean asking a different question.

Instead of asking,

“What is everyone else doing?”

Ask,

“What is this money meant to do for me?”

Because when you understand the purpose of your money, it’s much easier to ignore the noise.

Not everyone is trying to reach the same destination.

So it makes sense that we don’t all take the same path.

07/21/2026

Have you ever noticed that the biggest financial decisions aren’t usually made because someone had all the answers?

They’re made because someone finally asked a better question.

Not…

“What’s the best investment?”

But…

“What am I actually trying to accomplish?”

Not…

“Can I afford this?”

But…

“What does saying yes to this mean I’ll have to say no to later?”

I’ve learned that financial clarity rarely comes from finding more answers.

It comes from asking better questions.

Sometimes one thoughtful conversation changes everything, not because it provides all the answers, but because it helps uncover the question that matters most.

So here’s one that’s been on my mind:

If someone looked only at your financial decisions over the last year, what would they say matters most to you?

Whether we realize it or not, every dollar we spend, save, borrow, or invest is casting a vote for the life we’re building.

07/19/2026

Have you ever stumbled across something that stayed with you long after you walked away?

We were wandering through the sandcastle competition in Qualicum Beach when one sculpture stopped me.

“Everything is made up and the points don’t matter”

At first, I just stopped and took a picture. But I found myself thinking about it long after we left.

So much of our lives are built around ideas we’ve collectively agreed upon, success, status, milestones, the invisible scorecards we use to measure ourselves and our lives.

Those things aren’t necessarily wrong. Many of them serve an important purpose.

But somewhere along the way, it’s easy to stop asking why.

Vacations have a way of creating space. Away from the routines, the calendars, and the expectations, there’s room to reflect on what really matters.

Standing there, looking at a sculpture that will eventually disappear, I found myself asking a different question:

Am I building a life around what matters most… or around what I’ve been told matters most?

I don’t know if there’s a perfect answer.

But I think it’s a question worth asking.